Could our unshakeable addiction to plastics be broken? That’s certainly the hope of activists. The U.S. — birthplace of the modern polymers industry, and the biggest producer […]
Opinion
West Virginia receives more federal money than it gives
When it comes to federal money, West Virginia receives more than it gives … a lot more. The Rockefeller Institute of Government’s annual report looked at four […]
FMHA wants to develop affordable housing. County, city should help
Christal Crouso, executive director for the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority, recently told The Dominion Post the FMHA would like to take another look at developing the parcels of […]
How can voters still be undecided?
by Doyle McManus WASHINGTON — In a U.S. presidential race that features a deeply polarized electorate and a sharp contrast between the two candidates, most voters have […]
Crazy talk, crazy people and guns everywhere
One evening, just over a week ago, I was walking in Midtown Manhattan when dozens of police cars, sirens blasting, lights flashing, descended on the area. Cops […]
An assassination attempt? Don’t let political violence steer elections
Violence has no place in politics in America and yet here we are again, dealing with the possibility of another attempt on Donald Trump’s life. The FBI […]
The GOP House won’t govern. Send it to the backbenches in November
by Jackie Calmes Lucky for the Republicans who run the House, few Americans are paying attention to their antics of late, given the focus on the presidential […]
Socialized medicine: The consequences
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has commented on a report he commissioned that found the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is […]
Presidential race remains close after fiery debate
The reason both leading presidential candidates have favorability ratings under 50% was on full display during last Tuesday’s presidential debate. Start with former President Donald Trump. Coming […]
What’s with the silence from former Trump heavyweights?
by Jackie Calmes If it’s strength they need, there’s strength in numbers. I’m referring to former officials who worked for Donald Trump, especially the national security stewards, […]